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Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says
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Tulsa Race Massacre reparations is soul-redeeming work for the US, Oklahoma civil rights lawyer says

  • By AARON MORRISON - Associated Press
  • Updated

Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons learned about the Tulsa Race Massacre during college. This revelation inspired him to lead a reparations campaign for survivors and descendants. His new book, “Redeem a Nation: The Century-Long Battle to Restore the Soul of America,” explores this fight for justice and aims to address historic racial injustices. The Tulsa massacre in 1921 destroyed the prosperous Black community of Greenwood, displacing thousands. Solomon-Simmons argues that America must address these past wrongs to move forward. Despite legal setbacks, he continues to push for reparations and acknowledgment. He believes justice involves both compensation and recognition of the harm done.

One Tech Tip: Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning
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One Tech Tip: Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning

  • By KELVIN CHAN - AP Business Writer

Spring cleaning isn't just for homes. Carrying out the digital equivalent can help protect your personal data, according to cybersecurity experts. They say clearing out digital clutter like dormant accounts and forgotten files gives scammers fewer potential entry points. Start by deleting old photos and attachments to free up storage space. Cull your email by sorting your inbox by size, sender or date, and deleting the largest messages and big batches from prolific senders. Unsubscribe from unread newsletters and mailing lists. Free up more space by deleting unused apps, and make sure the apps you’re keeping are the latest versions. Experts also suggest reviewing your privacy settings. Upgrade to passkeys when possible for better protection.

Court made the right move
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Court made the right move

  • By Christine Flowers Contributing Columnist

Simplicity is often overlooked in favor of nuance. I’m always suspicious when people tell me I just don’t get the nuance in a particular contr…

Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling
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Black Americans face a new fight for racial representation after justices' Voting Rights Act ruling

  • By LEAH WILLINGHAM, JACK BROOK, SOPHIE BATES and JEFF AMY - Associated Press
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A generation of Black Americans across the South fought in courtrooms and in the streets during the Civil Rights Movement to dismantle barriers to voting. Their goal was to achieve political representation in a region scarred by the legacy of slavery and its aftermath. One of the crown jewels of that struggle was the Voting Rights Act of 1965, and this week it was hollowed out by the Supreme Court. The majority opinion described racism as a problem of the past. Others saw the decision as another example of its resurgence. The ruling could make it harder for minorities to get elected.